Anupam Kher On Tanvi The Great Being Shortlisted For Oscars 2026 Best Picture Category: Already Huge Triumph

Homebound, India’s first official entry, was recently shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category. Joining Neeraj Ghaywan’s film in the Oscars race, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 and Anupam Kher’s Tanvi The Great made it to the Best Picture category after clearing the eligibility and submission process. On Friday, Kher expressed joy and gratitude after Tanvi The Great secured a spot on the shortlist. The veteran actor called the honour a significant milestone, noting that the film’s global recognition itself is a major win for Indian cinema.Anupam Kher On Tanvi The Great Being Shortlisted For Oscars 2026The veteran actor tweeted, "Oscar... best film... shortlist... Tanvi The Great. Every year thousands

of films from all over the world are sent for the most prestigious film awards #OSCARS! Millions of people in the movie industry work very hard to get that initial nod and appreciation by the @theacademy! This also puts one in the category of the few very best in the business! Getting nominated and finally winning will be of course an ultimate feeling. But being in the list of top 200 films in the world finalised by the #98ThAcademyAwards committee is already a huge triumph for team #TanviTheGreat!"He added, "We worked very hard! And today having completed 100 Days in theatres and being shortlisted by #Oscar selection committee validates our be belief that hard work and sincerity always gets rewarded! Thank @theacademy for this AMAZING honour! We also love the tag of it being an Indian Film! Jai Hind! #KuchBhiHoSaktaHai"

About Tanvi The GreatTanvi The Great is about an autistic woman who dreams of joining the Indian Army. Shubhangi Dutt plays the titular role in the film, which released in July 2025.The film recently completed 100 days in limited theatres. Celebrating the milestone, Kher tweeted, "The audiences which is watching the movie is moved by its theme of love, resilience, compassion and bravery! Being from the film Industry, I am proud of the films that make big money! But I am equally proud of our film which is winning hearts and making a big difference in people’s lives! Congratulations and a big thank you to my cast and crew for their faith, love and support! Jai Ho!"